How to get rid of old paint, outdated computers, more with Erie County Recycling Program
You know all those cans of dried paints and outdated electronics that you've been meaning to dispose of? The Erie County Recycling Program has a solution.
The program sponsors household hazardous waste and electronics collection events throughout the year, open to all Erie County residents. The collections are operated by Noble Environmental Specialty Recycling.
You'll pay a disposal fee of 50 cents per pound of e-waste and household hazardous waste.
Remaining collection event dates and locations in 2024:
May 2, 1001 Atkins St.
June 15, 36 Bessemer St, Albion
Aug. 17, 9333 Tate Road
Oct. 19, 1230 Townhall Road
Nov. 16, 9333 Tate Road
Pre-registration is required in order to select a drop-off time. Register at nobleenviro.com or call 412-567-6566.
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What e-waste is accepted at Erie County collection events?
TVs and TV equipment
Air conditioners
Microwaves
Mobile phones and tablets
Phones and phone equipment
Laptop and desktop computers
Computer mice, keyboards, monitors
Modems
Hard drives
Copiers, fax machines, printers
Electric typewriters
CD players and cassette players
Stereos, speakers and radios
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What household hazardous waste is accepted?
Antifreeze
Pesticides
Corrosive/caustics
Chlorine products
Flammable products
Used oil
Lead acid batteries
Rechargeable batteries
Florescent bulbs
Oil-based and latex paints
Paint products/turpentine
Mercury-containing devices
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What items are not accepted at collection events?
Ammunition
Explosives
Radioactive material
Biological/medical
Smoke detectors
Tires
This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: Erie County PA recycling program will take your electronics, paints
